Parish Positions
CHURCH MUSICIAN/ORGANIST for St. Patrick Parish, 313 N. DePeyster St., Kent, OH 44240
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kent, Ohio has a job position open for a new organist/keyboard accompanist. Those interested should have experience in accompanying worship, competency in both organ and piano, and a knowledge of the Catholic Mass. Responsibilities include playing at the three weekend liturgies (a Saturday Vigil Mass and two Sunday morning Masses), weekly choir rehearsals (September through May), as well as holy day and devotional liturgies.
Interested parties are asked to please send a resume to the pastor, Rev. Richard Pentello, at rpentello@youngstowndiocese.org. For more detailed information, please call 330-673-5849.
Posted 10/04/2021
St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kent, Ohio has a job position open for a new organist/keyboard accompanist. Those interested should have experience in accompanying worship, competency in both organ and piano, and a knowledge of the Catholic Mass. Responsibilities include playing at the three weekend liturgies (a Saturday Vigil Mass and two Sunday morning Masses), weekly choir rehearsals (September through May), as well as holy day and devotional liturgies.
Interested parties are asked to please send a resume to the pastor, Rev. Richard Pentello, at rpentello@youngstowndiocese.org. For more detailed information, please call 330-673-5849.
Posted 10/04/2021
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR for Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, 2067 Evergreen Road, Villa Maria, PA 16155
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center (VMESC), a thriving retreat center in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, is seeking a Full-time Assistant Executive Director.
This person will serve on the ministry team of the center and will work collaboratively with the President/CEO in nurturing the growth and development of VMESC by helping to design and implement a variety of spiritual and educational programs, scheduling and welcoming hosted groups, overseeing youth programs and coordinating hospitality for all VMESC guests. A commitment to faith-based ministry is required as well as executive leadership qualities and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Educational Credentials: Bachelor’s degree required (areas might be theology, ethics, ministry or related disciplines); Master’s degree preferred or combination of equivalent experience and/or education. Job Description available upon request.
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume to jmkudlacz@humilityofmary.org, or, send to:
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
2067 Evergreen Road
PO Box 424
Villa Maria, PA 16155
posted 9/22/2021
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center (VMESC), a thriving retreat center in Villa Maria, Pennsylvania and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary, is seeking a Full-time Assistant Executive Director.
This person will serve on the ministry team of the center and will work collaboratively with the President/CEO in nurturing the growth and development of VMESC by helping to design and implement a variety of spiritual and educational programs, scheduling and welcoming hosted groups, overseeing youth programs and coordinating hospitality for all VMESC guests. A commitment to faith-based ministry is required as well as executive leadership qualities and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Educational Credentials: Bachelor’s degree required (areas might be theology, ethics, ministry or related disciplines); Master’s degree preferred or combination of equivalent experience and/or education. Job Description available upon request.
To apply for this position, e-mail your resume to jmkudlacz@humilityofmary.org, or, send to:
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center
2067 Evergreen Road
PO Box 424
Villa Maria, PA 16155
posted 9/22/2021
DIRECTOR of FAITH FORMATION for St. Joan of Arc Parish, 8894 State Route 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro, OH is seeking a faith-filled person to serve as our Director of Faith Formation. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Director will be in charge of leading all aspects of faith formation for the parish community focusing especially on our religious education program, which runs under the Generations of Faith model. In this position, the Director will develop and implement creative ways to engage all age groups to attain a greater knowledge of our Catholic faith and to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
St. Joan of Arc is a family-oriented Roman Catholic community with over 900 registered families. We seek to offer opportunities at all levels for people to engage one another in an intergenerational manner and to understand how to live in the world as witnesses of
Christ. The qualifications the Director should have are a strong Catholic faith, enthusiasm for and understanding of working with all age groups, especially youth, good organizational skills, an ability to think and program creatively and possess an ability to work with staff, children, adults and volunteers.
Proper credentials will include an appropriate degree and/or work experience in religious education.
Please respond to Fr. Chris Luoni, St. Joan of Arc Church, 8894 State Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241 or by email at cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.
Pastor: Reverend Chris Luoni, cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
Phone: 330 626-3424
Posted 8/02/2021
St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro, OH is seeking a faith-filled person to serve as our Director of Faith Formation. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Director will be in charge of leading all aspects of faith formation for the parish community focusing especially on our religious education program, which runs under the Generations of Faith model. In this position, the Director will develop and implement creative ways to engage all age groups to attain a greater knowledge of our Catholic faith and to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
St. Joan of Arc is a family-oriented Roman Catholic community with over 900 registered families. We seek to offer opportunities at all levels for people to engage one another in an intergenerational manner and to understand how to live in the world as witnesses of
Christ. The qualifications the Director should have are a strong Catholic faith, enthusiasm for and understanding of working with all age groups, especially youth, good organizational skills, an ability to think and program creatively and possess an ability to work with staff, children, adults and volunteers.
Proper credentials will include an appropriate degree and/or work experience in religious education.
Please respond to Fr. Chris Luoni, St. Joan of Arc Church, 8894 State Rt. 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241 or by email at cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org.
Pastor: Reverend Chris Luoni, cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
Phone: 330 626-3424
Posted 8/02/2021
Diocesan Positions
Outside the Diocese
YOUTH FORMATION DIRECTOR for Saint Joseph Parish, 5411 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560 (Diocese of Toledo)
Phone: (419) 885-5791
FLSA: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Parochial Vicar
Effective date: July 1, 2021
General Summary: The Youth Formation Director administrates (designs, develops, directs, and evaluates) a parish catechetical program for young people from pre-school through high school and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical and formational ministry and outreach.
SEND RESUME and COVER LETTER with salary requirements to mhunyor@stjoesylvania.org, addressed to Monsignor Michael Billian.
Phone: (419) 885-5791
FLSA: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Parochial Vicar
Effective date: July 1, 2021
General Summary: The Youth Formation Director administrates (designs, develops, directs, and evaluates) a parish catechetical program for young people from pre-school through high school and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical and formational ministry and outreach.
SEND RESUME and COVER LETTER with salary requirements to mhunyor@stjoesylvania.org, addressed to Monsignor Michael Billian.
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Guidelines for Application
FOR DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN MINISTRY POSITIONS
Listed above are the positions available in the Diocese of Youngstown for Ministry Year 2021-2022. Persons currently employed as a Parish Minister in the Diocese of Youngstown may send a cover letter and a resume directly to the pastor, but are asked to notify Barbara Walko, Diocesan Director of Religious Education, of any applications. Consultation services are also available from the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Cindee Case, for Youth and Young Adult Ministry positions.
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
- Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and references to the Diocesan Director of Religious Education to initiate selection and to receive information regarding positions available.
- Set an appointment with the Diocesan Director of Religious Education or the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for orientation to diocesan guidelines for certification and employment procedures.
- Send a letter of interest and resume directly to parishes and notify Barbara Walko of any application.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
- MA/MS in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies, or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- MA/MS in Education or Education Administration, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- MA/MS in unrelated field. Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- A person with a Bachelor’s Degree who does not as yet meet this standard can be hired with a one year certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
- BA in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following area (if not represented in the BA): administration, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- BA/BS in Education, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- BA/BS in unrelated field, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the BA): administration, pastoral ministry, catechetical methods, or youth ministry.
- A person working toward a Bachelor’s degree who does not yet meet this standard may be hired with a one year Certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.